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Stay updated on custom duty notifications for changes in import/export regulations, tariffs, and trade facilitation measures. Get the latest updates on duty exemptions, preferential trade agreements, and compliance requirements through custom duty notifications.

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Anti-Dumping Duty

Custom Duty : Anti-dumping duty protects local manufacturers from unfairly cheap imports that can damage domestic markets. The article explains ...

May 21, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

The Gold Duty Shock: A Symptom, Not the Disease

Custom Duty : The article argues that the sharp increase in gold import duty was triggered by pressure on India’s forex reserves, rising oil p...

May 13, 2026 4464 Views 0 comment Print

Strait of Hormuz Customs Relief: Six Circulars, 30 April Sunset & Key Unresolved Issues

Custom Duty : Emergency customs relaxations introduced during the maritime crisis expire on 30 April 2026, leaving exporters uncertain. The fram...

April 27, 2026 591 Views 0 comment Print

What is EMI Scheme in Custom? Complete Guide on Duty Deferment, Eligibility & Benefits

Custom Duty : Highlights how the EMI Scheme allows businesses to defer duty payments, easing working capital pressure while improving operationa...

April 21, 2026 819 Views 1 comment Print

Simplified Customs Procedure for Return of Export Cargo due to Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Custom Duty : The circular permits unloading of returned export cargo and cancellation of Shipping Bills under special conditions. Export incent...

March 10, 2026 1455 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Deferred Customs Duty Facility Extended to Eligible Manufacturer Importers to Expedite Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has allowed Eligible Manufacturer Importers to avail deferred payment of customs duty from 1 April 2026. The circular outline...

February 28, 2026 2400 Views 0 comment Print

Baggage Rules 2026 Raise Duty-Free Limits and Simplify Customs Clearance

Custom Duty : The new rules enhance duty-free allowances and introduce digital declarations. The overhaul aims to speed up clearance and improve...

February 3, 2026 1494 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026: Explanatory Memoranda to Customs and Central Excise changes

Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...

February 1, 2026 1425 Views 0 comment Print

Taxation Tariff Change On Textile Industries

Custom Duty : Government initiatives, including PLI schemes and export missions, support resilience and growth in textile and apparel exports de...

December 15, 2025 975 Views 0 comment Print

Consolidated Customs Notifications FAQ 2025

Custom Duty : Notification 45/2025 merges 31 previous customs notifications into a single reference, continuing most exemptions and simplifying ...

October 27, 2025 4560 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Classification of Roasted Areca Nuts Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai refused to entertain an advance ruling application on roasted areca nuts after noting that the classification issue ha...

May 12, 2026 213 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling Application as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Court

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai rejected an advance ruling application after holding that the classification issue relating to roasted areca nuts had ...

May 12, 2026 252 Views 0 comment Print

Advance Ruling on Roasted Betel Nuts Denied as Identical Issue Was Previously Adjudicated

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Ruling held that the classification dispute concerning roasted betel and areca nuts had already ...

May 12, 2026 603 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Denies Complete Elevator Classification Due to Missing Essential Components

Custom Duty : CAAR Mumbai held that imported elevator parts lacking guide rails, structural supports, and enclosure systems could not be classif...

May 11, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

CAAR Rejects Advance Ruling as Roasted Areca Nut Classification Was Already Decided by Madras HC

Custom Duty : The Customs Authority for Advance Rulings held that classification of roasted areca nuts under Heading 2008 had already been concl...

May 7, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 20, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC issued Notification No. 47/2026-Customs (N.T.) continuing existing tariff values for key imported commodities including palm ...

May 20, 2026 387 Views 0 comment Print

Provisional Assessment Ordered Pending New Shipper Review of Chinese Solar Frame Imports

Custom Duty : The Central Government directed provisional assessment of imports of anodized aluminium frames for solar panels from a Chinese exp...

May 20, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Ends Mandatory Physical Boarding for Vessel Entry & Sail-Out Clearance

Custom Duty : CBIC has clarified that Entry Inward and Vessel Sail-out Clearance cannot be delayed due to pending physical boarding of customs o...

May 19, 2026 378 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Revises Tariff Values for Gold, Silver & Edible Oils from May 16, 2026

Custom Duty : CBIC has updated customs tariff values for gold, silver, palm oil, soybean oil, and brass scrap through Notification No. 46/2026-C...

May 16, 2026 570 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC Extends Customs Relief Measures Amid Strait of Hormuz Maritime Disruptions

Custom Duty : CBIC extended the validity of multiple customs circulars issued under Section 143AA until 30 June 2026 because of ongoing maritime...

May 14, 2026 417 Views 0 comment Print


Anti-dumping duty on import of Acetone

April 15, 2020 1473 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 07/2020-Customs (ADD) dated 15th April 2020- Seeks to extend anti-dumping duty on import of Acetone originating in or exported from Korea RP, Saudi Arabia and Chinese Taipei till 14th October, 2020.

Tariff Notification No. 38/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2020

April 15, 2020 3351 Views 0 comment Print

Notification No. 38/2020-Customs (N.T.), Dated: 15.04.2020 in respect of Fixation of Tariff Value of Edible Oils, Brass Scrap, Poppy Seeds, Areca Nut, Gold and Silver. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) (CENTRAL BOARD OF INDIRECT TAXES AND CUSTOMS) NOTIFICATION NO. 38/2020-CUSTOMS (N.T.) New Delhi, the 15th April, 2020 S.O. 1257 (E).—In exercise of the powers […]

e-Communication of Gatepass & OoC Copy of BoE to Custom Brokers/Importers

April 13, 2020 13641 Views 0 comment Print

The Final eOoC copy of BoE and eGatepass copy will be emailed to the concerned Customs Broker and/or importer, if registered, once the Out of Charge is granted. The eGatepass copy will be used by the Gate Officer or the Custodian to allow physical exit of the imported goods from the Customs area.

Maintain record of Clearance of goods without original hard copy of CoO: CBIC

April 11, 2020 843 Views 0 comment Print

iImport consignments, where a preferential treatment of goods under a Free Trade Agreement has been claimed but the original hard copy of CoO has not been submitted or only digitally signed copy or unsigned copy of CoO is submitted, may be assessed and cleared provisionally in terms of section 18 of the Customs Act, 1962. The final assessment may be done subsequently on submission of the original COO certificate by the importer.

Govt Exempts Duty & Cess on Covid 19 Test Kits, Masks, PPE, Ventillators

April 9, 2020 3435 Views 0 comment Print

Government Grants exemption from Basic Custom duty & Health Cess on import of Ventilators , PPE, COVID Test Kits & Face & Surgical Masks In the context of Covid-19 situation, considering the immediate requirement of ventilators and other items,the Central Government has granted exemption from Basic Customs Duty and Health cess, on the import of […]

Notification No. 8/2020-Customs amended to make changes consequential to enactment of FA 2020

April 9, 2020 4749 Views 0 comment Print

Seeks to amend notification No. 8/2020-Customs dated 02.02.2020 to make changes consequential to enactment of Finance Act, 2020. MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION No. 19/2020–Customs New Delhi, the 9th April, 2020 G.S.R. 246(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 25 of the Customs Act, 1962 (52 of 1962) read […]

CBIC instructs to expedite pending refund & drawback claims

April 9, 2020 1137 Views 0 comment Print

It is hereby instructed that starting with immediate effect there shall be a Special Refund and Drawback Disposal Drive with the objective of priority processing and disposal of all pending refund and drawback This Special Drive shall be in place till 30.04.2020. It is expected that during this period all refund and drawback claims that are pending as on 07.04.2020 shall be disposed.

Anti-Dumping Investigation of imports of Mono Ethylene Glycol from Saudi Arabia terminated

April 6, 2020 741 Views 0 comment Print

It is clarified that as the domestic industry has requested for termination of the investigation only in respect of imports of ‘Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG or Ethylene Glycol)’ from Saudi Arabia, the investigation shall continue against the imports of subject goods originating in or exported from Kuwait, Oman, UAE and Singapore in accordance with the public notice issued on 9th December 2019.

Customs Measure to facilitate trade during lockdown period

April 3, 2020 2067 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC has decided to take certain measures for a temporary period in terms of section 143AA of the Customs Act, 1962 with a view to expedite Customs clearance of goods and for maintaining balance between Customs control and facilitation of legitimate trade.

Direct & Indirect Taxes Updates- March 2020

April 2, 2020 12927 Views 2 comments Print

DIRECT TAXES UPDATES Recent circulars/ notifications/ rules/ clarifications/News ♦ Due to the outbreak of Novel Covid-19, Finance Minister has announced several relief measures on 24th March 2020– √ Extend last date for income tax returns for (FY 18-19) from 31st March, 2020 to 30th June, 2020. √ Aadhaar-PAN linking date to be extended from 31st […]

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